Chemical Waste Specialist I

Job Title

Chemical Waste Specialist I

Agency

Texas A&M University

Department

Environmental Health & Safety

Proposed Minimum Salary

$21.94 hourly

Job Location

College Station, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

Our Commitment

Texas A&M University is committed to enriching the learning and working environment by promoting a culture that respects all perspectives, talents, and lived experiences. Embracing varying opinions and perspectives strengthens our core values which are: Respect, Excellence, Leadership, Loyalty, Integrity, and Selfless Service.  

 

Who we are

Environmental Health and Safety is a department of the Office of Safety and Security within the Division of Operations. The EHS team of safety, health, and environmental professionals is focused on helping Texas A&M University to fulfill its mission of “providing the highest quality undergraduate and graduate programs” and “developing new understandings through research and creativity.” Environmental Health and Safety supports and enriches Texas A&M University by providing quality programs and services that instill safety, health, and environmental stewardship.  

 

What we want

The Chemical Waste Specialist I, under general supervision, is responsible for performing routine tasks and services to assist clients with hazardous chemical waste identification, storage, treatment, transportation and disposal in support of chemical waste operations.

 

What you need to know

Salary: $21.94/hr.

Special Note: A cover letter and resume are strongly encouraged. You may upload them on the application under the CV/Resume section.

Position Details: Must wear personal protective equipment including respirator and protective clothing.

Job Description Summary:  

The Chemical Waste Specialist I, under general supervision, is responsible for performing routine tasks and services to assist clients with hazardous chemical waste identification, storage, treatment, transportation and disposal in support of chemical waste operations.

Required Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree or any equivalent combination of education and experience.

• No experience required.

Required Licenses and Certifications:

• Must have a Class “C” vehicle operator’s license or ability to obtain within 30 days of employment.

• Must be able to obtain a State of Texas Commercial Driver’s License with a hazardous materials endorsement within 6 months of employment. 

• Must be able to complete Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response training within 6 months of employment.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.

Preferred Qualifications:

• BS degree with chemistry emphasis or Environmental degree with regulatory emphasis.

• CHMM or REM. HAZWOPER certified.

• Currently posses a CDL License.

• Knowledge of DOT Shipping.

Essential Duties/Tasks

Chemical Waste Program Support

• Assist clients with basic hazardous material identification, storage, treatment, transportation and disposal.

• Separates chemicals according to hazard classification and recognizing potential signs of hazards.

• Supports on-site testing of unknown chemical substances.

• Contributes to the sampling and profiling of chemical waste for analytical testing.

• Performs routine inspections and monitors chemical waste storage areas and chemical storage devices to ensure safety and compliance with applicable rules and regulations.

• Ensures that all applicable system, local, state and federal compliance regulations and rules are being adhered to on sites where chemical waste is present.

Chemical Waste Transportation

• Collects, segregates and properly packages acute waste chemicals for transportation and disposal in a safe and compliant manner.

• Operates vehicles and equipment to safety transport chemical waste to designated processing area.

• Assists with preparing basic packing lists/labels, storage labels, manifests and other forms of routine documentation and notifications with regards to the safe storage and transportation of chemical waste.

Record Retention

• Enters basic data into chemical waste tracking software and maintains records in accordance with applicable rules and regulations.

Emergency Response

• Assists with chemical waste spill response efforts.

• Responds with other EHS personnel to emergencies on campus and assists emergency responders as needed

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to lift or move heavy weighted objects. 

• Performing the work and maintaining required certifications involves passing annual fitness exams.

• Ability to tolerate moderate exposure to extreme temperature, dust, dirt, fumes, smoke, loud noises and chemical substances.

• Ability to pass a pre-employment physical for DOT and HazMat (Which includes a pulmonary function test).

Why Texas A&M University? 

We are a prestigious university with strong traditions, Core Values, and a community of caring and collaboration.  Amenities associated with a major university, such as sporting and cultural events, state-of-the-art recreation facilities, the Bush Library and Museum, and much more await you.  Experience all that a big city has to offer but with a reasonable cost-of-living and no long commutes. 

• Health , dental , vision , life and long-term disability insurance with Texas A&M contributing to employee health and basic life premiums

• 12-15 days of annual paid holidays 

• Up to eight hours of paid sick leave  and at least eight hours of paid vacation each month

• Automatically enrollment in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas 

• Health and Wellness: Free exercise programs and release time

• Professional Development: All employees have access to free LinkedIn Learning  training, webinars, and limited financial support to attend conferences, workshops, and more 

• Employee Tuition Assistance and Educational Release time   for completing a degree while a Texas A&M employee

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All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer.